- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Dresden
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 35 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 5.23 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.31 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.25 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 8 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 60 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (Dirham 3.72) | Dirham 3.17 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 34% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,048 (Dirham 4,536) | Dirham 5,414 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €651 (Dirham 2,818) | Dirham 5,220 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Dirham 637) | Dirham 388 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (Dirham 2,253) | Dirham 5,156 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €392 (Dirham 1,695) | Dirham 3,212 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 203 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 317 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (Dirham 2,258) | Dirham 1,125 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Dirham 484) | Dirham 497 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 32 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 24 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 195 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 186 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 271 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 233 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (Dirham 96,704) | Dirham 86,029 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (Dirham 5.96) | Dirham 1.75 | + 241% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 107 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 22 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (Dirham 63) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 50 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 8 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 44 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 131 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 61 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 500 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 219 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 26 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (Dirham 633) | Dirham 550 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 0.35 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 217 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 9 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 176 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 16,060
(€3,710)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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